-
PAIR Program: Do you qualify for a free air monitor & purifier?
(Healthy Kids)
February 8, 2022
PAIR Program
Portside Air Quality & Improvement Relief
Do you qualify for a free air monitor and purifier...
Read More ...
-
Community Advocates Celebrate San Diego's Transportation Plan
(Press Releases)
December 10, 2021
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Community Advocates Celebrate San Diego's Transportation Plan
San Diego...
Read More ...
-
Barrio Logan Finally Gets A Community Plan That Protects Residents
(Press Releases)
December 7, 2021
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Barrio Logan Finally Gets A Community Plan That Protects Residents
After more than four...
Read More ...
-
Renters can’t be left behind in California’s clean energy transition
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
November 19, 2021
Thanksgiving
First Nations Day of Resilience
As an organization rooted in the civil rights...
Read More ...
-
Port of San Diego adopts sweeping new clean air plan
(News)
October 12, 2021
KPBS. View Story. Download...
Read More ...
-
Port of San Diego to electrify freight trucks, cranes, even some tugboats by 2030
(News)
October 12, 2021
SD UT. View Story....
Read More ...
-
National City Ask Port of SD to Invest
(News)
August 23, 2021
NBC San Diego. View...
Read More ...
-
Grant brings cleaner transportation to National City
(News)
August 6, 2021
The Star-News. View Story. Download...
Read More ...
-
Free Electric Shuttle Coming to National City
(News)
August 3, 2021
NBC San Diego. View Story....
Read More ...
-
Coalition seeks equity for communities with residential/commercial mixes that can foster unhealthy habitats
(News)
June 23, 2021
SD UT. View Story. Download...
Read More ...
-
The next test for environmental justice policy? Defining ‘disadvantaged communities.’
(News)
July 22, 2021
Grist. View Story. Download...
Read More ...
-
Clean Air Plan Aims to Reduce Cancer Risk for Portside Communities
(Press Releases)
July 16, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, July 16, 2021
Contact:
Angelica Estrada
562-708-3093
This email...
Read More ...
-
National City looks at turning its southwest corner into a 10-minute neighborhood
(News)
June 20, 2021
Union Tribune. View Story. Download...
Read More ...
-
Juneteenth a Celebration of Freedom
(Healthy Kids)
June 18, 2021
Juneteenth a Celebration of Freedom
More than two years after President Lincoln issued the...
Read More ...
-
Is Your Home Healthy?
(Healthy Kids)
June 10, 2021
Did you know that June is Healthy Homes Month?
During this pandemic year, we should be calling it...
Read More ...
-
SANDAG criticized for not prioritizing transportation needs for low-income commuters
(News)
June 2, 2021
ABC 10 News San Diego. View Story. Download...
Read More ...
-
San Diego’s high-speed rail plan hinges on urban density as population growth wanes
(News)
June 2, 2021
Union Tribune. View Story....
Read More ...
-
Residentes exigen mejoras al sistema de transporte público de San Diego
(News)
May 20, 2021
Univision. View Story....
Read More ...
-
Atacarán problema de contaminación en comunidades latinas de la región
(News)
May 19, 2021
NBCTelemundo. View Story. Download...
Read More ...
-
Under Increasing Community Pressure, Port of San Diego Charts New Direction to Meaningful Clean Air Strategy
(Press Releases)
May 14, 2021
Under Increasing Community Pressure, Port of San Diego Charts New Direction to Meaningful Clean Air...
Read More ...
-
San Diego’s shipping industry under pressure to electrify, nix diesel pollution
(News)
May 8, 2021
SDUT. View Story. Download...
Read More ...
-
Tell the Port We Deserve Clean Air
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
April 21, 2021
Our communities have suffered for too long from the pollution generated by the Port of San Diego...
Read More ...
-
Three Public Members Join Newly Reformed San Diego Air Pollution Control District Board Ushering in a New Era of Clean Air
(Press Releases)
April 2, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, April 2, 2021
Contact:
Angelica Estrada
Communications Director, Environmental Health...
Read More ...
-
SOMAH drives climate resiliency in environmental justice communities
(Climate Justice)
March 30, 2021
SOMAH Drives Climate Resiliency in Environmental Justice Communities
The need for bold action on...
Read More ...
-
Pandemic Life: How COVID-19 Is Changing San Diego’s Transportation Planning
(News)
March 18, 2021
kpbs. View Story....
Read More ...
-
MTS To Lower Youth Fares, Bring Back Free Transfers On Busses And Trolleys
(News)
March 11, 2021
kpbs. View Story. Download...
Read More ...
-
April 6, 2021 Special Election
(United to Vote)
March 8, 2021
Versión en español a continuación.
Updated on March 24, 2021, at 12:13 PM
Get out to vote on April...
Read More ...
-
San Diego air district overhaul underway with selections for new oversight board
(News)
February 16, 2021
The San Diego Union-Tribune. View Story. Download...
Read More ...
-
Honoring Black Environmental Justice Leaders
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
February 11, 2021
Versión en español a continuación.
Honoring Black Environmental Justice Leaders
The Intersection of...
Read More ...
-
A New Day! Democracy Prevails
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
January 21, 2021
versión en español a continuación
A new day! Yesterday was probably the most monumental...
Read More ...
-
Solar for renters in environmental justice communities is key to building a resilient California
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
January 13, 2021
In 2020, Californians dealt with historic wildfires, extreme heat, and power blackouts, all in the...
Read More ...
-
December 11: San Diego Board of Port Commissioners Delays Consideration of Polluting Project, Responding to Community Demands for Electric Truck Requirements
(Press Releases)
December 11, 2020
San Diego Board of Port Commissioners Delays Consideration of Polluting Project,
Responding to...
Read More ...
-
Truck traffic around San Diego’s portside neighborhood would triple with new deal
(News)
December 8, 2020
SDUT. View Story. Download...
Read More ...
-
Environment Report: Advocates Want Zero-Emission Trucks in Portside Neighborhoods
(News)
December 7, 2020
Voice of San Diego. View Story....
Read More ...
-
Tiny air pollution rise linked to 11% more Covid-19 deaths – study
(News)
November 4, 2020
The Guardian. View Story. Download...
Read More ...
-
Happy National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week!
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
October 29, 2020
EHC is celebrating the passage of AB 2276 (Reyes, Salas, C. Garcia) a law that will address...
Read More ...
-
Voter Guide
(United to Vote)
October 8, 2020
VOTER GUIDE
SAN DIEGO
YES on A - Affordable Homes for all San Diegans
Learn more
YES on B - Police...
Read More ...
-
Clean Air Day A Reminder of San Diego’s Not So Clean Air
(News)
September 7, 2020
KPBS. View Story....
Read More ...
-
Discussing air quality in San Diego on 3rd annual Clean Air Day
(News)
September 7, 2020
CBS8. View Story....
Read More ...
-
California’s Largest Investment In Solar For Affordable Housing Turns 1
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
September 29, 2020
Since its launch in July 2019, the Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing (SOMAH) program has...
Read More ...
-
Voting Alone
(News)
September 20, 2020
New York Times. View Story. Download...
Read More ...
-
Unhealthy Air Quality From Wildfires Putting Vulnerable Communities At Risk
(News)
September 29, 2020
KPBS. View Story. Download...
Read More ...
-
August 20: Environmental Health Coalition Celebrates 40 Years of Environmental Justice Victories
(Press Releases)
August 20, 2020
San Diego/Tijuana’s leading EJ organization to step up the fight against environmental and...
Read More ...
-
Meeting offers glimpse of possibilities in National City
(News)
July 31, 2020
The Star News. View Story. Download...
Read More ...
-
Tell Port of San Diego to STOP DIESEL DEATHS
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
July 30, 2020
Tell Port of San Diego to STOP DIESEL DEATHS
The Mitsubishi Cement Corporation (MCC) is proposing...
Read More ...
-
Regulators Say Bonhomme Richard Fire Smoke Not A Health Risk
(News)
July 28, 2020
KPBS. View Story. Download...
Read More ...
-
BREAKING: San Diego Air District Not Meeting Federal Air Quality Standards
(Climate Justice)
July 16, 2020
Environmental Health Coalition's statement on California State Auditor report on the San Diego...
Read More ...
-
Diane Takvorian: We’ve known about these risks for decades. Nonaction is explicitly racist
(News)
July 16, 2020
SDUT. View Story. Download...
Read More ...
-
Air Quality Concerns Surround USS Bonhomme Richard Fire
(News)
July 15, 2020
KPBS. View Story. Download...
Read More ...
-
Julie Corrales: Barrio Logan has faced environmental racism for generations. We want justice
(News)
July 15, 2020
SDUT. View Story. Download...
Read More ...
-
Maragret Avalos Godshalk: Smoke from the Navy ship fire is another assault on National City. Our community deserves better
(News)
July 15, 2020
SDUT. View Story. Download...
Read More ...
-
Answers on Navy Fire’s Health Impacts Won’t Come Right Away
(News)
July 14, 2020
VOSD. View Story....
Read More ...
-
San Diego communities overwhelmed by smoke and toxins from Navy ship fire
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
July 13, 2020
On Sunday morning July 12, a 3-alarm fire broke out aboard the Navy ship USS Bonhomme Richard...
Read More ...
-
Smoke from burning Navy ship in San Diego triggers health concerns, pollution monitoring
(News)
July 13, 2020
SDUT. View Story....
Read More ...
-
Combaten incendio en el buque USS Bonhomme Richard por segundo día
(News)
July 13, 2020
Noticiasya. View Story....
Read More ...
-
June 26: California Strategic Growth Council awards Environmental Health Coalition $200,000 for Transformative Climate Communities Program in Barrio Logan
(Press Releases)
June 26, 2020
Community-driven projects will support strengthening local economy, improving public health, and...
Read More ...
-
BREAKING: CARB unanimously votes to adopt Advanced Clean Truck (ACT) rule
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
June 25, 2020
Today, the California Air Resources Board chose health!
CARB heard testimony from over 140 people...
Read More ...
-
California first in the nation to require diesel vehicle manufacturers to go electric
(News)
June 25, 2020
Sacramento Bee. View Story. Download...
Read More ...
-
MTS Approves Zero-Emission Recommendations
(Climate Justice)
June 23, 2020
This March, our lives were completely changed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Public transit ridership...
Read More ...
-
Diesel air pollution is making Californians sick
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
June 23, 2020
According to the state’s air quality agency, the California Air Resources Board (CARB), some 70%...
Read More ...
-
San Diego’s New Parks Plan Hopes for Quality over Quantity
(News)
June 23, 2020
Featuring EHC's Barrio Logan Policy Advocate, Julie Corrales
Next City. View Story. Download...
Read More ...
-
COVID-19: Community Information and Resources
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
June 15, 2020
EHC has created this page to share community information and resources about the unfolding...
Read More ...
-
National City ataca de frente el reto de promover el censo a distancia durante la pandemia
(News)
June 13, 2020
El censo de población continúa. La emergencia sanitaria por el covid-19 ha dificultado su...
Read More ...
-
Future Air Pollution in San Diego Bay Hinges on the Navy’s Needs
(News)
June 9, 2020
Port commissioners axed a proposed ship repair project in National City last month. But that...
Read More ...
-
June is Healthy Homes Month
(Healthy Kids)
June 4, 2020
This year's theme, "Healthy Housing for All", highlights the importance of safe and healthy living...
Read More ...
-
Coronavirus Has Reduced Air Pollution, But Not The Risk In Some San Diego Communities
(News)
June 4, 2020
San Diegan’s living in neighborhoods near the border and the waterfront’s industrial areas face...
Read More ...
-
Another Painful Reminder: Black Lives Matter
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
June 2, 2020
Black Lives Matter. Environmental Health Coalition stands in solidarity with the righteous...
Read More ...
-
JOIN US: Census 2020 Virtual Town Halls
(United to Vote)
May 29, 2020
JOIN US: Census 2020 Virtual Town Halls
Have you completed the 2020 Census? Data gathered every 10...
Read More ...
-
May 19: Environmental Justice Victory for National City as Port of San Diego Hears Community Demands and Rejects New Shipyard Proposal
(Press Releases)
May 19, 2020
Port urged to protect public health, improve air quality, and reject all new shipyard projects in...
Read More ...
-
TELL THE PORT: No new shipyards and air pollution in National City!
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
May 18, 2020
Austal USA is proposing to build a major ship repair facility in West National City. If approved by the...
Read More ...
-
April 28: Winner of ‘Nobel Prize’ in Air Quality Achievements is First-Ever Environmental Justice Recipient of Prestigious Award
(Press Releases)
April 28, 2020
Joy Williams of Environmental Health Coalition has spent over 30 years improving health and air...
Read More ...
-
Urgent Need to Defend Environmental and Health Regulations Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
(Climate Justice)
April 27, 2020
Below please find the text of a letter sent to Governor Gavin Newsom from members of the State...
Read More ...
-
Three Ways You Can Complete the Census
(United to Vote)
March 23, 2020
JOIN US: Census 2020 Virtual Town Halls - June 11 and June 18
Have you received a letter in the...
Read More ...
-
Vulnerable communities continue to bear greater pollution burden
(News)
March 12, 2020
San Diego Union Tribune. View Story....
Read More ...
-
KPBS Midday Edition
(News)
March 12, 2020
KPBS. Listen to Story.
Hear EHC's Jorge Gonzales talk about the 2020 Census, and how digital...
Read More ...
-
Groups work to revive Barrio Logan community plan update
(News)
March 4, 2020
San Diego Union Tribune. View Story....
Read More ...
-
San Diego’s climate equity report targets neighborhoods that need investment
(News)
February 18, 2020
San Diego Union Tribune. View Story. Download...
Read More ...
-
Where pollution is worst in San Diego
(News)
February 18, 2020
San Diego Reader. View Story....
Read More ...
-
Proposed mixed-use, affordable-housing project in National City gets support from city
(News)
February 14, 2020
San Diego Union Tribune. View Story. Download...
Read More ...
-
San Diego Police boost efforts to keep heavy-duty trucks off Barrio Logan streets
(News)
January 19, 2020
San Diego Union Tribune. View Story. Download...
Read More ...
-
Port ships are becoming L.A.’s biggest polluters. Will California force a cleanup?
(News)
January 3, 2020
L.A.Times. View Story. Download...
Read More ...
-
CARB: We Need A Stronger Advanced Clean Truck Rule
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
November 26, 2019
Julie Corrales, a poet, community activist, and mother of 2, lives in a historic home in the...
Read More ...
-
Go Shopping for Transportation Justice!
(Climate Justice)
October 30, 2019
Your voice is important in planning the future of transit in San Diego.
MTS wants to know how YOU...
Read More ...
-
VIDEO: Barrio Logan Residents and EHC Demand Stronger Truck Route Enforcement
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
October 24, 2019
On December 10, 2018, San Diego City Council unanimously passed a resolution prohibiting...
Read More ...
-
October 12: Governor Newsom Signs Assembly Bill 423 to Reform San Diego Air Pollution Control District
(Press Releases)
October 11, 2019
District board will be first in California to include an environmental justice...
Read More ...
-
STOP Prohibited Truck Traffic in Barrio Logan!
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
October 8, 2019
On August 9, 2019, a heavy-duty diesel truck crashed in Barrio Logan on a block with homes and...
Read More ...
-
Healthy Cities, Healthy Residents Community Pop-up Event
(Climate Justice)
October 6, 2019
Health inequities are strongly related to issues such as unemployment, poverty, underfunded...
Read More ...
-
August 27: Kresge Foundation awards $100,000 planning grant to Environmental Health Coalition to build climate resilience, improve health
(Press Releases)
August 27, 2019
Funding to develop community-defined health and climate priorities
Read More ...
-
Preocupación por posibles cambios en la Secretaria de Protección al Ambiente de BC
(Border Environmental Justice)
June 20, 2019
El gobierno electo del estado de Baja California, que entrará en funciones el próximo mes de...
Read More ...
-
August 9: Barrio Logan Truck Crash Endangers Residents
(Press Releases)
August 9, 2019
Near Tragedy Highlights Barrio Logan Toxic Burden
Read More ...
-
June 25: Community Budget Alliance pushes for a People’s Budget
(Press Releases)
June 25, 2019
Community Budget Alliance pushes for a People’s Budget
Read More ...
-
Healthy Homes: Rosa and Ximena's Story
(Healthy Kids)
June 25, 2019
Rosa Vaquera lives in Barrio Logan and is a single mother of four children. According to...
Read More ...
-
Do you live in a healthy home?
(Healthy Kids)
June 11, 2019
June is National Healthy Homes Month (NHHM). This year's theme is Growing Up Healthy: 5 Minutes to a...
Read More ...
-
How will the next San Diego County Supervisor tackle air quality, housing and health?
(United to Vote)
June 4, 2019
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors controls a $6 billion budget and makes critical...
Read More ...
-
Reclaim! Remain! Rebuild!
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
May 7, 2019
Posters on Gentrification and Resistance
On April 26, EHC and City Heights CDC co-hosted an...
Read More ...
-
VIDEO: Carolina Martinez and Paradise Creek Apartments Receive National Planning Award
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
April 15, 2019
The American Planning Association (APA) selected EHC’s Policy Director, Carolina Martinez to...
Read More ...
-
April 15: Carolina Martinez and Paradise Creek Apartments Receive National Planning Award
(Press Releases)
April 12, 2019
Press Release from American Planning Association
Read More ...
-
EJ Win: New Truck Route Signs Up in Barrio Logan and on Harbor Drive
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
April 10, 2019
In December 2018, San Diego City Council adopted an EHC-supported resolution that directs...
Read More ...
-
Your Demand For Clean Air Was Heard in Sacramento
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
April 10, 2019
AB 423 Approved by Assembly Committee. It is unacceptable that some San Diego communities face a...
Read More ...
-
A Conversation with Hannah MacDougall: Our 2018 Fund Development Intern
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
March 6, 2019
At Environmental Health Coalition (EHC), we fight for environmental and social justice with the...
Read More ...
-
Industrial pollution in the Chilpancingo ejido?
(Border Environmental Justice)
March 1, 2019
Neighbors are unaware of the origin of the waste, but like California activists, suspect that they are...
Read More ...
-
Introducing Two New EHC Staff Members
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
February 13, 2019
We are pleased to welcome Bari Samad and Laura Benavidez to the EHC team.
Bari joins EHC with more...
Read More ...
-
February 8: New Legislation Calls for Reform of San Diego Air Pollution Control District
(Press Releases)
February 8, 2019
New Legislation Calls for Reform of San Diego Air Pollution Control District Bill creates...
Read More ...
-
70% of jobs unreachable by public transit. What can MTS do?
(Climate Justice)
February 5, 2019
Residents in environmental justice (EJ) communities are the San Diego Metropolitan Transit...
Read More ...
-
A Look Back at Our Victories in 2018
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
February 4, 2019
As we reflect back on 2018 and Environmental Health Coalition’s (EHC) accomplishments, we are...
Read More ...
-
Tijuana Youth Group and EHC Launch Comic Book on Regional Sustainability
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
January 15, 2019
The Environmental Health Coalition collaborated with the Tijuana Colectivo Chilpancingo Pro...
Read More ...
-
#IAMEJ: Mayra Velazquez de Leon
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
November 26, 2018
Mayra Velazquez de Leon is the President and CEO of Organics Unlimited, a family-run organic...
Read More ...
-
The Arroyo Alamar, One of Tijuana’s Remaining Native Wildlife Hotspots
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
September 14, 2018
Both starting and ending in the United States, the Arroyo Alamar (Alamar River) is an example of a...
Read More ...
-
The National City Food Desert
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
July 30, 2018
For over a decade, Environmental Health Coalition (EHC) has worked with residents in Old Town...
Read More ...
-
Election Day is June 5, 2018: Are You #UnitedToVote?
(United to Vote)
April 25, 2018
Justice for our communities begins with your voice. When we vote we are united, and when we are...
Read More ...
-
Thank You For Joining Our 2018 Awards Celebration: United To Vote
(Events)
April 23, 2018
We have a vision. We bring our voices to the polls to ensure that vision prevails, to resist...
Read More ...
-
Clean Air and Safe Streets: A Truck Ordinance for Barrio Logan
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
April 16, 2018
We recently celebrated a major victory for clean air and public health in Barrio Logan. We applaud the...
Read More ...
-
Holding SANDAG to SB 375 With Equity and Transparency
(Climate Justice)
March 23, 2018
We know that our families suffer first and worst from the harmful impacts of climate change due to...
Read More ...
-
Will Our Next District 8 City Councilmember Prioritize #Healthyhoods?
(United to Vote)
March 19, 2018
As District 8 City Councilmember David Alvarez completes his two terms, voters will have the...
Read More ...
-
Who Will Champion District 8? You Decide.
(United to Vote)
February 27, 2018
With our vote, we are powerful.
One of the most powerful votes we can cast is for our San Diego...
Read More ...
-
United To Vote: Event Details
(Events)
February 27, 2018
Annual Awards CelebrationUNITED TO VOTEThursday, April 19, 2018 - 5:30-8:30PM at the Jacobs...
Read More ...
-
Meet Our 2018 United To Vote Awardees
(Events)
February 27, 2018
Passion is contagious. Don't miss our 2018 Awards Celebration: United to Vote with keynote speaker...
Read More ...
-
Thank You To Our United To Vote Sponsors
(Events)
February 1, 2018
Annual Awards CelebrationUNITED TO VOTEThursday, April 19, 2018 at Jacobs Center
Sponsorship...
Read More ...
-
Thank You for Joining Our Community Conversation
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
January 24, 2018
In December 2017, Environmental Health Coalition Executive Director Diane Takvorian was honored as...
Read More ...
-
National City Celebrates #NCGrown Community Garden
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
January 22, 2018
In December 2017, National City Council unanimously approved a community garden for the...
Read More ...
-
December 22, 2017: National City Residents Celebrate Local Oversight of Community Garden
(Press Releases)
December 22, 2017
Unanimous vote gives Mundo Gardens operation of first public garden in Old Town National City
Environmental...
Read More ...
-
Join Us To Hold SANDAG Accountable with SB 375
(Climate Justice)
December 21, 2017
When our region provides affordable and accessible transportation options - such as walking,...
Read More ...
-
Let’s Change the Culture of Voting for Our Communities
(United to Vote)
December 15, 2017
By: Giuliana Schroeder – Individual Giving Director
Recently I sat down with Franco Garcia, EHC’s...
Read More ...
-
December 15, 2017: Community Demands State Leaders Hold SANDAG To Strict Emission Reduction Standards with SB 375
(Press Releases)
December 15, 2017
Advocates say San Diego’s transportation planning agency must reach 25 percent emission reduction...
Read More ...
-
Barrio Logan Residents Want Clean Air — So Stop Asking and Make it Happen
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
December 13, 2017
This op-ed originally ran in Voice of San Diego. It is authored by Philomena Marino and Maria...
Read More ...
-
KPBS Honors Our Everyday Hero: Diane Takvorian
(Leadership Development)
December 7, 2017
This week, KPBS recognized EHC’s Executive Director Diane Takvorian as its environmental...
Read More ...
-
November 14, 2017: Local Students to Develop New Mural for Barrio Logan
(Press Releases)
November 15, 2017
Chicano Park Steering Committee approves locally drafted design celebrating history and culture of...
Read More ...
-
Thank you for joining us for BarrioLive! Barrio Logan
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
October 24, 2017
On October 19, 32 participants joined our BarrioLive! tour of Barrio Logan to highlight the...
Read More ...
-
We Did It! AB805 Passes to Bring Transportation Justice to Our Communities
(Climate Justice)
October 24, 2017
Thank you for your commitment to transportation justice. We did it!
We signed petitions. We spoke at...
Read More ...
-
Preserving Our Communities For Our Communities
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
October 20, 2017
Community planning helps our neighbors cultivate a sustainable City Heights that is safe, healthy...
Read More ...
-
Lead-Poisoning Prevention Week: Simple Tips to Help Keep our Kids Safe from Lead
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
October 13, 2017
Lead poisoning is the number one environmental health threat to children, and also considered the...
Read More ...
-
October 11, 2017: Environmental Health Coalition Rejoices at New Era of Transportation Justice as California Governor Signs AB805
(Press Releases)
October 12, 2017
Community applauds Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez-Fletcher for championing the bill to reform San...
Read More ...
-
Lunada y Campamento Vive el Alamar
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
October 11, 2017
La noche era fresca, pero era suficiente un suéter delgado y el calor de la fogata para disfrutar de...
Read More ...
-
Join Us For BarrioLive! Barrio Logan
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
September 14, 2017
Barrio Logan is at a crossroads.
Our neighborhood has come far in the fight for environmental...
Read More ...
-
The Art of Community Empowerment in Chicano Park
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
September 8, 2017
In Barrio Logan, the community-inspired and created murals of Chicano Park surround us. The...
Read More ...
-
Victory: National City Community Unites to Protect Families from Pollution
(Climate Justice)
August 21, 2017
On August 15, residents of Old Town National City joined us to demand National City Council...
Read More ...
-
Standing Up to Hate – Standing on the Side of Justice
(Leadership Development)
August 17, 2017
Environmental Health Coalition stands in solidarity with the people of Charlottesville and...
Read More ...
-
Pedaling Toward Environmentally Conscious Commuting
(Climate Justice)
August 17, 2017
Last month, our staff celebrated the introduction of their very own bikeshare program to promote...
Read More ...
-
August 17, 2017: National City Council Votes to Prohibit Polluting Auto Body Shop Near New Affordable Housing
(Press Releases)
April 24, 2017
Community applauds City Council’s commitment to protect families
Read More ...
-
BarrioLive! Tijuana: Cross-Border Unity and Inspiration
(Border Environmental Justice)
August 10, 2017
On a sunny Saturday morning in July, we took 21 eager passengers on our BarrioLive! Tijuana Tour....
Read More ...
-
Introducing Our Newest Leaders
(Leadership Development)
July 24, 2017
SALTA provides community leaders with skill-building training in community organizing, policy...
Read More ...
-
We Are All Environmental Justice
(Leadership Development)
July 20, 2017
Alicia Sanchez, a National City resident, came to an EHC community meeting nine years ago to learn about...
Read More ...
-
Do You Know What is in Your Water?
(Healthy Kids)
July 13, 2017
Lead poisoning is the number one environmental health threat to children, and also considered the...
Read More ...
-
Our Neighborhoods Are Changing
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
June 30, 2017
At a community meeting in City Heights, we listened as residents expressed how they feel watching...
Read More ...
-
How EHC Fights for Environmental Justice in Tijuana
(Border Environmental Justice)
June 28, 2017
Toxic pollution knows no borders. That’s why EHC works to build healthy communities in San Diego and...
Read More ...
-
How We Celebrated Diane Takvorian Day
(Leadership Development)
June 27, 2017
June 20 was a very important day – San Diego City Council proclaimed Tuesday, June 20, 2017 as...
Read More ...
-
Barrio Logan’s Community Garden
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
June 12, 2017
For a long time, Barrio Logan needed an open space to cultivate community and healthy living....
Read More ...
-
Join Us for BarrioLive! Tijuana
(Events)
May 31, 2017
On October 19, EHC invites you to support community efforts preserving neighborhood character,...
Read More ...
-
Do You Have 30 Seconds For Transportation Justice?
(Climate Justice)
May 22, 2017
Freeways can wait - people can't. Sign here to demand transportation justice, and read more below....
Read More ...
-
Two Generations of Environmental Justice in the Martinez Family
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
May 15, 2017
For many years, Maria Martinez has worked with EHC to bring environmental justice to her community of...
Read More ...
-
Thank You for Celebrating Leaders United for Justice
(Events)
May 1, 2017
On April 20, our annual awards celebration, Leaders United for Justice, recognized the everyday...
Read More ...
-
Empowered, United and Ready at the SALTA 20-Year Reunion
(Leadership Development)
April 28, 2017
If I had to summarize the SALTA 20-Year Reunion in three words, I would say empowered, united and...
Read More ...
-
April 18, 2017: Environmental Health Coalition Celebrates Victory for National City
(Press Releases)
April 24, 2017
Paradise Creek apartments shaped by community, for community
Read More ...
-
“Anyone Can Be a Leader.”
(Events)
April 4, 2017
Irma believes, “anyone can be a leader,” even those who can’t read or write.
Irma and her fellow EHC...
Read More ...
-
March 29, 2017: Social Justice Visionaries to Receive Honors on April 20
(Press Releases)
March 29, 2017
Environmental Health Coalition announces Dolores Huerta as keynote speaker for April 20...
Read More ...
-
“Staying Informed About What's Happening in our City.”
(Events)
March 22, 2017
To Margarita, environmental justice means, “staying informed about what’s happening in our city,” and...
Read More ...
-
“Everybody Has an Equal Right to Clean Air.”
(Events)
March 22, 2017
To Roddy, environmental justice means, “everybody has an equal right to clean air.”
As a City...
Read More ...
-
February 9, 2017: San Diego Leaders Earn Perfect Scores on Environmental Justice
(Press Releases)
February 15, 2017
Environmental Health Coalition applauds Toni Atkins and Lorena Gonzalez-Fletcher
Read More ...
-
February 7, 2017: New Data Show San Diego’s Low-Income Communities of Color Remain Among Most Heavily Polluted in California
(Press Releases)
February 15, 2017
EHC says results from pollution-screening tool paint clear roadmap to environmental justice
Read More ...
-
Blood-Lead Testing for Healthy Parents and Healthy Kids
(Healthy Kids)
January 30, 2017
Since the beginning of my internship with the healthy kids campaign at EHC, I’ve appreciated working...
Read More ...
-
News
(News)
January 18, 2017
State money is funding anti-pollution efforts in San DiegoJanuary 27, 2019, Los Angeles Times
Six...
Read More ...
-
Building Community Leaders Starts with You
(Leadership Development)
December 23, 2016
My name is Georgette Gomez.
While many of you may know me as your Councilwoman Elect for District...
Read More ...
-
Building the Culture of Leadership
(Leadership Development)
December 22, 2016
My name is Leticia Ayala.
Twenty-one years ago, I graduated from college and moved to San Diego in...
Read More ...
-
22-Year-Olds Make a Difference in our Communities
(Leadership Development)
December 22, 2016
My name is Carolina Gamez and I am 22 years old.
My neighborhood, Colonia Chilpancingo in Tijuana, has...
Read More ...
-
Solidarity and Justice Never Fade
(United to Vote)
December 22, 2016
The morning of November 9 was bittersweet.
Locally, we felt strong as we celebrated major...
Read More ...
-
Your Donation Means 20 More Years of SALTA
(Leadership Development)
December 15, 2016
My name is Bea Barraza.
I joined EHC 31 years ago for the same reason that I'm still involved...
Read More ...
-
We Needed Leaders - So I Became One
(Leadership Development)
December 1, 2016
My name is Tuong Bui.
In my Vietnamese-American neighborhood of City Heights, we deeply feel the...
Read More ...
-
Barrio Logan Victory: Sustainable Expansion of Tenth Ave. Marine Terminal
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
December 14, 2016
Yesterday, the Port of San Diego adopted a plan to expand the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal in a...
Read More ...
-
December 13, 2016: Barrio Logan’s Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal Expansion Takes Step Toward Sustainability
(Press Releases)
December 13, 2016
EHC says expansion plan addresses concerns from most impacted communities
Read More ...
-
EHC Empowers Community Leaders
(Leadership Development)
December 1, 2016
Meet Leticia Ayala, Maria Moya and Tuong Bui. As they experienced environmental injustices...
Read More ...
-
Celebrating Dia de los Muertos
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
November 2, 2016
Dia de los Muertos is a cultural holiday honoring the lives of friends and family who have passed...
Read More ...
-
Vote No on Measure A to Put People Over Freeways
(Climate Justice)
October 31, 2016
On November 8, we're voting no on Measure A to protect our children’s health. Executive Director...
Read More ...
-
VICTORY: Community-Led Solutions Become California Laws
(Climate Justice)
October 14, 2016
This fall, the Governor of California said yes to #healthyhoods and signed four climate justice...
Read More ...
-
More Pollution Threatens Barrio Logan
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
October 6, 2016
While Port District plans a massive expansion of its operations and diesel emissions from the...
Read More ...
-
September 26, 2016: New Law Ensures Local Governments Include Environmental Justice in General Plans
(Press Releases)
September 27, 2016
Governor Brown signs SB 1000 for Equitable Land Use
Read More ...
-
What you need to know about the November 8 election
(United to Vote)
September 22, 2016
When we speak in unison, we stay strong, and our communities cannot be ignored. To make election...
Read More ...
-
Moving Forward in National City
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
September 8, 2016
Last month, community members joined us for a walking tour through Old Town National City....
Read More ...
-
Dear Port of San Diego: Barrio Logan Deserves Clean Air
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
September 2, 2016
Recently, The Port of San Diego announced its plans to significantly expand the Tenth Avenue...
Read More ...
-
Celebrating One Year of Online Access to Leadership Training
(Leadership Development)
August 31, 2016
Our communities become #healthyhoods when we unlock our most powerful tool – our voices.
Our...
Read More ...
-
We're Making History for Climate Justice
(Climate Justice)
August 25, 2016
We know our communities are hit first and worst by the impacts of climate change and air...
Read More ...
-
August 23, 2016: Environmental Health Coalition Says Proposed Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal Expansion Detrimental to Community
(Press Releases)
August 23, 2016
Port’s plan will add 800 diesel truck trips through Barrio Logan – per...
Read More ...
-
Raising the Bar for Healthy Communities in National City
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
July 20, 2016
Located in San Diego County’s second oldest city, Old Town National City remains a primarily...
Read More ...
-
Meet Tijuana's Newest Community Leaders
(Leadership Development)
July 20, 2016
Recently, more than 40 people graduated from our Leadership SALTA at our office in Tijuana. Half of...
Read More ...
-
Thanks for Urging the California Air Resources Board to Protect #Healthyhoods
(Climate Justice)
July 18, 2016
Last week, more than 100 community members joined a public workshop in Barrio Logan to tell the...
Read More ...
-
July 14, 2016: Community Members Urge State Leaders For Transportation Improvements to Mitigate Impacts of Climate Change
(Press Releases)
July 20, 2016
Environmental Health Coalition commends Air Resources Board for collaborative workshop in Barrio...
Read More ...
-
June 5, 2016: California Air Resources Board Seeks Public Comment on Climate Change Policy in Barrio Logan
(Press Releases)
July 6, 2016
Environmental Health Coalition urges residents of impacted communities to attend unprecedented...
Read More ...
-
Tell State Leaders Your Story on July 14
(Climate Justice)
July 6, 2016
On July 14, we have the opportunity to talk about an issue that’s impacted all of us: climate...
Read More ...
-
An Environmental Justice League for City Heights
(Climate Justice)
June 28, 2016
Meet the Built Environment Team.
EHC, in partnership with City Heights Community Development...
Read More ...
-
Lourdes Lujan Believes in Healthy Communities
(Border Environmental Justice)
June 27, 2016
Environmental justice matters because of people like Lourdes Lujan. For 18 years, Lourdes has...
Read More ...
-
Love (Still) Wins.
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
June 20, 2016
A few months ago, we rejoiced when same-sex marriage became a legal right for all people who...
Read More ...
-
Dear Mayor Faulconer: We Need Equity in the Climate Action Plan
(Climate Justice)
May 27, 2016
While pollution affects all of us, it hits low-income communities first and worst.
The City of San...
Read More ...
-
Victory: Chula Vista Bayfront Natural Resources Management Plan Approved
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
May 27, 2016
As part of a master plan for developing the Chula Vista Bayfront, the Port of San Diego recently...
Read More ...
-
June 1, 2016: Leaders of San Diego Organizations Declare Prop I is “The One Thing on the Ballot that Improves Lives Immediately”
(Press Releases)
June 1, 2016
Leaders of major community organizations in San Diego issued a joint statement today urging voters to...
Read More ...
-
Border Documentary Screening: Maquilapolis
(Events)
May 19, 2016
If you attended our annual awards celebration, One People, Una Frontera, you met our very...
Read More ...
-
Make Election Day Easy
(United to Vote)
May 18, 2016
When you get ready to head to the polls on election day, here are a few tips to make your day...
Read More ...
-
Los Niños y Alamar
(Border Environmental Justice)
May 9, 2016
La escuela de Alejandro mide un poco más de 2000 metros cuadrados. De los cuales casi todo son...
Read More ...
-
Thank You for Supporting One People, Una Frontera
(Events)
May 5, 2016
On April 14, our Annual Awards Celebration, One People, Una Frontera, recognized the individuals...
Read More ...
-
National City’s Waterfront To Get a Recreational Revamp
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
April 15, 2016
On April 14, 2016, the Port of San Diego unanimously voted to approve a new plan for National City...
Read More ...
-
April 14, 2016: Environmental Health Coalition Celebrates Community-Driven Milestone in National City
(Press Releases)
April 15, 2016
Port of San Diego to expand Pepper Park by 2.5 acres
Read More ...
-
Transportation Justice: Our Message From the Start
(Climate Justice)
April 8, 2016
A recent KPBS article reports that The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), the...
Read More ...
-
March 22, 2016: Binational Environmental Justice Champions to be Recognized on April 14
(Press Releases)
April 6, 2016
Environmental Health Coalition to celebrate cross-border communities at Awards Celebration
Read More ...
-
Art for Transportation Justice
(Climate Justice)
April 4, 2016
At EHC, we talk about transportation justice often. We know that how we move in our communities...
Read More ...
-
February 18, 2016: California Air Resources Board welcomes two new members
(Press Releases)
March 7, 2016
Dean Florez, Diane Takvorian appointed under AB 1288
Read More ...
-
Transportation Justice Victories: What We Have Accomplished with People Power
(Climate Justice)
February 29, 2016
Through the process of advocating for a Regional Transportation Plan that prioritizes affordable and...
Read More ...
-
2016 Sponsors of One People, Una Frontera
(Events)
February 22, 2016
Communities on an international border have the great privilege and responsibility of transcending boundaries...
Read More ...
-
February 4, 2016: Speaker Atkins Appoints Longtime Environmental Justice Leader Diane Takvorian to Air Resources Board
(Press Releases)
February 4, 2016
Assembly Speaker Toni G. Atkins today announced the appointment of longtime environmental justice...
Read More ...
-
Our Opportunity to Invest in Better Transit, Safer Streets, Good Jobs and Clean Air
(Climate Justice)
January 26, 2016
We all need to move. How we get from place to place is deeply connected to our quality of life....
Read More ...
-
January 25, 2016: Quality of Life Coalition Calls On SANDAG To Spend Tax Dollars on What Communities Need
(Press Releases)
January 25, 2016
Group says it will partner with SANDAG only if expected ballot measure invests in clean air,...
Read More ...
-
San Diego Incorporates Equity into Climate Action Plan
(Climate Justice)
January 13, 2016
On December 15, 2015, we made history.
San Diego City Council voted to approve a precedent-setting climate action...
Read More ...
-
Celebrating 35 Years with Ruth Heifetz
(Leadership Development)
December 16, 2015
“Ruth Heifetz is really the mother of Environmental Health Coalition. Without Ruth, there would not...
Read More ...
-
Celebrating 35 Years with Leticia Ayala
(Leadership Development)
December 16, 2015
Leticia Ayala (middle) has worked with Environmental Health Coalition for close to 20 years,...
Read More ...
-
Celebrating 35 Years with Laura Hunter
(Leadership Development)
December 16, 2015
Laura Hunter (far left) spearheaded EHC’s work for more than 20 years to clean up the San Diego...
Read More ...
-
Celebrating 35 Years with Bea Barraza
(Leadership Development)
December 16, 2015
Beatriz Barraza has been with EHC for nearly 30 of its 35 years. She is currently serving as chair...
Read More ...
-
One Community, Together. One Organization, 35 Years.
(Leadership Development)
December 18, 2015
Thirty-five years ago, a small group of health, environmental and civil rights advocates created...
Read More ...
-
Celebrating 35 Years of EHC with Amelia Simpson
(Leadership Development)
December 16, 2015
Amelia Simpson (far right) has worked as the border environmental justice campaign director and...
Read More ...
-
December 15, 2015: San Diego City Council Adopts Precedent-Setting Climate Action Plan with Strong Social Equity Requirements
(Press Releases)
December 15, 2015
San Diego becomes first city in California to incorporate statewide tool identifying communities...
Read More ...
-
Equity: The Key to an Effective Climate Action Plan
(Climate Justice)
November 25, 2015
It’s no secret that climate change has challenged San Diego to rethink large environmental...
Read More ...
-
National City Prioritizes Affordable, Transit-Oriented Homes
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
November 18, 2015
Yesterday, National City broke ground on 201 Paradise Creek affordable housing units. This...
Read More ...
-
#HealthyHoods at BarrioLive!
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
November 16, 2015
Our annual BarrioLive! tour and mixer brought together community members and local leaders who care...
Read More ...
-
Bigger Than Groundbreaking
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
November 13, 2015
On November 17, 2015, Old Town National City will break ground on the city's first...
Read More ...
-
A Healthier National City
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
October 26, 2015
National City has long struggled with polluting businesses operating next to homes and schools -...
Read More ...
-
The Movement For A Balanced Transportation Future
(Climate Justice)
October 26, 2015
The following op-ed, written by Policy Advocate Monique López, ran in San Diego Free Press on...
Read More ...
-
Why EHC Doesn't Support the Regional Transportation Plan
(Climate Justice)
October 9, 2015
Freeways can wait! Our communities and our environment cannot. EHC says "no" to SANDAG's Regional...
Read More ...
-
District 9 Candidate Forum
(Events)
October 1, 2015
Who will be San Diego's next great City Councilmember?
San Diego City Council District 9 is one of...
Read More ...
-
35th Anniversary Community Celebration
(Events)
September 14, 2015
We've already told you what 35 years of EHC means to us. But we wanted to show you.
On Saturday,...
Read More ...
-
Expanding Recreation Opportunities in National City’s Pepper Park
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
September 22, 2015
Old Town residents from National City are excited to work with the Port of San Diego to expand...
Read More ...
-
Working with Community Clinics to Link Climate and Health in San Diego
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
September 21, 2015
City Heights and National City are diverse, low income communities in the San Diego/Tijuana region of...
Read More ...
-
The California Environmental Justice Alliance 2015 Congreso: People, Power, Policy
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
September 21, 2015
We were proud to join over 250 other community leaders from across the state to celebrate...
Read More ...
-
100 Community Members Pedal for Transportation Justice
(Climate Justice)
September 8, 2015
On a sunny Saturday, we hosted our first-ever community bike ride for City Heights residents to...
Read More ...
-
35 Years of Justice
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
September 8, 2015
For 35 years, our communities have cultivated environmental justice and social change. After an...
Read More ...
-
Governor Brown Takes Step To Protect Our Communities From Freight Pollution
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
August 20, 2015
Recently, the governor took a step forward in reducing pollution from California's freight system. This...
Read More ...
-
Uniting 250 Community Leaders at the California Environmental Justice Alliance Congreso
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
August 17, 2015
Environmental Health Coalition is joining the California Environmental Justice Alliance’s 2015...
Read More ...
-
New Book For Factory Workers Includes Industry Pollution and Community Impact
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
August 11, 2015
Over a decade ago, EHC began collaborating with Hesperian Health Guides on a health handbook for...
Read More ...
-
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Said It First
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
August 11, 2015
“Urban transit systems in most American cities, for example, have become a genuine civil rights...
Read More ...
-
¡Lo Logramos! El Alamar Vive Y La Comunidad Está De Fiesta
(Border Environmental Justice)
July 23, 2015
No hablamos sólo de árboles… hablamos de derechos humanos.
Finalmente Comisión Nacional del Agua...
Read More ...
-
National City Makes National History
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
July 21, 2015
In 2005, we worked with community members in Old Town National City to orchestrate the Westside...
Read More ...
-
The Fuel For Transportation Justice
(Climate Justice)
July 21, 2015
EHC knows justice is achieved when empowered communities act together. In the last month, we've...
Read More ...
-
A New Future for Transportation Justice
(Climate Justice)
July 17, 2015
A revolutionary move for transportation justice is right around the corner.
For the past several...
Read More ...
-
What Does Transportation Justice Mean To You?
(Climate Justice)
July 1, 2015
We all need to move, and how we move influences our quality of life. Unfortunately, not all...
Read More ...
-
11 Non-Toxic Cleaning Tricks For a Healthier Home
(Healthy Kids)
June 29, 2015
A clean-looking home doesn’t always mean a healthy home. Many store-bought cleaners are harmful...
Read More ...
-
Polluting Power Plant Approved In Spite Of Clean Energy Options
(Climate Justice)
June 2, 2015
When the San Onofre power plant shut down, San Diego had an opportunity to power our city with...
Read More ...
-
National City Pioneers Innovative Solution For A Healthier Neighborhood
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
June 2, 2015
Old Town National City is making history. For decades, residents have struggled with pollution...
Read More ...
-
Transportation Justice Along the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
(Climate Justice)
May 8, 2015
The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) and Caltrans have proposed a plan to expand the Dr....
Read More ...
-
Thank You for Joining the Climate Revolución
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
May 1, 2015
The climate revolución has begun. On April 30, our Annual Awards Celebration, Climate Revolución,...
Read More ...
-
Los habitantes del Alamar
(Border Environmental Justice)
April 24, 2015
Nos levantamos temprano porque había que estar antes que todos en el lugar del evento. No...
Read More ...
-
Earth Day Inspiration from High School Student Dee Mecham
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
April 21, 2015
Community Organizer Jose Franco was recently asked to give a presentation on environmental justice to...
Read More ...
-
START HERE, START NOW: A Blueprint for Complete Streets
(Climate Justice)
March 16, 2015
Did you know: Every time you purchase a non-food item at the store, a percentage of the taxes you...
Read More ...
-
2015 Sponsors of the Climate Revolucion
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
March 12, 2015
The power of the community voice has spearheaded the revitalization of our region, leading the...
Read More ...
-
What is San Diego’s Climate Action Plan?
(Climate Justice)
March 7, 2015
You may have heard the buzz about the City of San Diego’s Climate Action Plan, but what does it...
Read More ...
-
We did it - Victory for Arroyo Alamar!
(Border Environmental Justice)
February 23, 2015
At a press conference on Thursday, February 12, Mexican government leaders recognized a joint...
Read More ...
-
Everything You Need to Know About Community Meetings
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
February 12, 2015
If you want to know what is happening in your community and how you can get involved, you’re not...
Read More ...
-
A “Balanced” Approach to Transportation Planning
(Climate Justice)
February 10, 2015
When I speak about transportation justice to SANDAG, I keep hearing the same buzz phrase:...
Read More ...
-
¿Qué es la Mesa Técnica del Arroyo Alamar?
(Border Environmental Justice)
February 10, 2015
El objetivo de la Mesa Técnica del Arroyo Alamar es mantener los servicios ambientales que presta el...
Read More ...
-
SANDAG Gambles with San Diego’s Transportation Future
(Climate Justice)
January 29, 2015
Today, more than 30 community residents and allies traveled two hours and 60 miles to Barona...
Read More ...
-
Good Councilman Todd Gloria
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
January 26, 2015
Councilmember Todd Gloria has been taking strides to reform the referendum process in San Diego....
Read More ...
-
Transportation Justice Needs You
(Climate Justice)
January 23, 2015
With your help, we’ve been calling for SANDAG to create a #transportationjustice plan for our...
Read More ...
-
Improving Mobility And Health Near the 94 Freeway
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
January 8, 2015
Do you live near the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway (SR-94) or commute to downtown San Diego...
Read More ...
-
New Year's Resolutions with Diane Takvorian
(Leadership Development)
January 5, 2015
As we launch a new year I want to thank you for the incredible work you do for environmental...
Read More ...
-
Looking Back at 2014
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
December 23, 2014
When we look back at 2014 we're inspired by the victories you helped us achieve, bringing our...
Read More ...
-
One Signature Today for Clean Air Tomorrow
(Climate Justice)
December 11, 2014
Clean air is a human right. And right now is a key time to make sure our state’s leaders make a...
Read More ...
-
Appeals Court Rejects SANDAG Transportation Plan, Doesn’t Meet Pollution Reduction Laws
(Climate Justice)
December 9, 2014
Last week, SANDAG has had their Regional Transportation Plan (passed in 2011) rejected a second...
Read More ...
-
SALTA Continues to Empower Community Members
(Leadership Development)
December 8, 2014
Congratulations are in order for latest graduates of our SALTA leadership-training course. SALTA...
Read More ...
-
The Port has Reduced Pollution, But Will It Last?
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
November 26, 2014
The Port of San Diego and the UT both released stories recently about the Port’s dramatically reduced...
Read More ...
-
Expanding Freeways Doesn’t Relieve Congestion
(Climate Justice)
November 24, 2014
The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) recently voted to expand our freeways by adding...
Read More ...
-
Demanding A Transportation Justice Plan That Works
(Climate Justice)
November 18, 2014
Do you believe all neighborhoods should have equal access to alternative transportation and no...
Read More ...
-
Barrio Logan's History and Future
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
November 17, 2014
Low-income communities of color have long struggled with racist land use policies and practices...
Read More ...
-
Reiniciamos el trabajo de la Mesa Técnica del Arroyo Alamar
(Border Environmental Justice)
November 14, 2014
¿Qué es la Mesa Técnica del Arroyo Alamar?Es el espacio en el que comunidad, organizaciones no...
Read More ...
-
Stay Lead-Free for National Lead-Poisoning Prevention Week
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
October 21, 2014
Did you know its National Lead-Poisoning Prevention Week? EHC works to ensure our communities...
Read More ...
-
Thank You For Making The Barrio Come Alive
(Leadership Development)
October 21, 2014
Your passion for environmental justice made Barrio Live! a wonderful event. The afternoon began...
Read More ...
-
Blood-Lead Tests Offered for Safe, Healthy Homes
(Healthy Kids)
September 12, 2014
Last week we partnered with San Diego's Home Safe Home program and the La Maestra Family Clinic to...
Read More ...
-
Why We Vote
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
September 12, 2014
We know voting is important, but we want to know why youvote. We asked some of our staff members,...
Read More ...
-
We Need a Transportation Plan that Puts People First
(Climate Justice)
September 10, 2014
What is going on with transportation justice?
SANDAG is in the process of composing the Regional...
Read More ...
-
Community Asks SANDAG For Third Transportation Scenario
(Climate Justice)
September 8, 2014
Nearly two-thirds of San Diegans surveyed prefer to invest in public transit, bicycling and...
Read More ...
-
Safe Routes to School in National City
(Healthy Kids)
August 18, 2014
I never thought stop signs would mean so much in my life. Last week I joined the community of Old...
Read More ...
-
Have a happy, healthy and safe summer.
(Healthy Kids)
August 8, 2014
Can you believe it – it’s already August! You know what that means - Soon the kids head back to...
Read More ...
-
San Diego's Climate Action Plan Needs You
(Climate Justice)
July 15, 2014
It's time for the City of San Diego to secure a healthy future in the face of environmental...
Read More ...
-
You Don’t See It, But It’s Making Your Child Sick
(Climate Justice)
July 1, 2014
What is climate change?
Climate change can't be seen or touched, but every day our families are...
Read More ...
-
Transportation Justice: Commuting Choices for Healthy Hoods
(Climate Justice)
June 24, 2014
Each of us is a commuter. We commute to work, to school, to the grocery store and to the homes of...
Read More ...
-
Federal Climate Plan: One Step Forward, Needs More Focus on Environmental Justice
(Climate Justice)
June 3, 2014
Please read the original post by California Environmental Justice Alliance here.
President Obama...
Read More ...
-
San Diego Wildfires - Why We Need A Strong Climate Plan
(Climate Justice)
May 16, 2014
The wildfires in San Diego recently have been nothing short of unpredictable and scary. For the...
Read More ...
-
History of Master Plating Shut Down
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
May 9, 2014
WHAT:
After more than ten years of community struggle, Barrio Logan residents and Environmental...
Read More ...
-
Healthcare Professionals Announce Support of Barrio Logan Community Plan Update and Propositions B & C
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
April 23, 2014
This morning I had the pleasure of joining doctors, nurses and healthcare advocates at the UCSD...
Read More ...
-
Join Us to Demand the Port Prioritize Clean Air, Healthy Communities and Environmental Justice
(Climate Justice)
April 21, 2014
Come to tomorrow night's open house at the Port of San Diego and demand clean air, healthy...
Read More ...
-
Response to UT San Diego's Editorial on Barrio Logan
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
April 21, 2014
In its April 16 UT Editorial, "The real polluters of Barrio Logan," UT San Diego has conveniently...
Read More ...
-
#Healthyhoods Take Over Our Awards Celebration
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
April 14, 2014
Wow. Our 2014 Awards Celebration: Victory for Healthy Communities, presented by Pacifica Companies,...
Read More ...
-
Todos Estamos Conectados
(Border Environmental Justice)
March 25, 2014
Mientras seguimos gestionando para que CONAGUA firme la instalación de la Mesa Técnica del Alamar,...
Read More ...
-
Autobody shop explodes in Old Town National City placing many families at risk
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
March 24, 2014
It's the nightmare we all wished wouldn't happen, but it does.
On march 23 at about 5 p.m., the E...
Read More ...
-
Spring Cleaning Made Easy
(Healthy Kids)
March 21, 2014
Warm(er) weather, setting our clocks forward an hour, more daylight in the evenings and more...
Read More ...
-
How You Can Change the Next 50 Years in 5 Minutes
(Climate Justice)
March 18, 2014
Did you know the Port of San Diego oversees 5,333 acres of public land? Of that 5,333 acres, 3,520 are...
Read More ...
-
A-Gassed at San Diego's Energy Future
(Climate Justice)
March 6, 2014
Tired of seeing your energy bills go up while your air keeps getting polluted from dirty power...
Read More ...
-
Shorepower Reduces Air Pollution in Barrio Logan
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
February 24, 2014
Recently, Executive Director Diane Takvorian spoke at the Port of San Diego's launch of Shorepower- a new...
Read More ...
-
Yo Soy el Alamar: Segunda Parte
(Border Environmental Justice)
February 19, 2014
El sábado 15 de febrero nos reunimos un poco más de 300 personas para decirle a Tijuana y San...
Read More ...
-
Our Chance to Shape a Toxic-Free Port of San Diego
(Climate Justice)
February 18, 2014
The Port of San Diego is drafting its plan to guide land and water use for the next 50 years, and...
Read More ...
-
Have a Lead-Free Valentines Day
(Healthy Kids)
February 14, 2014
Valentines Day is upon us, and so are candies, chocolates, flowers, nice dinners, you name it. But...
Read More ...
-
Yo Soy el Alamar
(Border Environmental Justice)
February 10, 2014
El próximo sábado 15 de febrero en punto de las 9:00 de la mañana Environmental Health Coalition...
Read More ...
-
Reduce Your Use Day - Our Energy Shortage
(Climate Justice)
February 10, 2014
Last week, I received an email alert from SDG&E announcing the Reduce Your Use Day and customers...
Read More ...
-
Pollution: In Our Air, In Our Politics
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
January 23, 2014
As a kid growing up in the LA air basin during the smoggy 50s and 60s, I thought of irritated eyes and...
Read More ...
-
Thank You Chula Vista City Councilmember Bensoussan
(Climate Justice)
January 22, 2014
Chula Vista City Councilmember Pamela Bensoussan recently urged the California Public Utilities...
Read More ...
-
Why a Power Plant in My Neighborhood?
(Climate Justice)
January 17, 2014
Last week, I heard some upsetting news: a new, polluting, expensive and entirely unnecessary power plant...
Read More ...
-
Port of San Diego Plans to Address Climate Change
(Climate Justice)
January 2, 2014
Last month, under the leadership of Ann Moore, the San Diego Unified Port District took a big step...
Read More ...
-
Celebrating 2013
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
December 18, 2013
The approach of the new year has us reflecting on the year we are about to leave. In 2013, we...
Read More ...
-
Happy, Healthy Holidays
(Healthy Kids)
December 18, 2013
The only thing better than happy holidays are happy, healthy holidays. Follow these simple steps...
Read More ...
-
Community Pictures Are Worth a Thousand Words
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
December 16, 2013
Corporate industry said the Barrio Logan Community Plan Update would threaten 46,000 jobs -...
Read More ...
-
No Dirty Air, No Dirty Communities
(Climate Justice)
November 19, 2013
Power plants make our neighborhoods sick. Simple as that. They emit dangerous toxic pollution into our...
Read More ...
-
Polluting Industries Trick Voters into Signing Barrio Logan Referendum
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
October 31, 2013
You may have seen them-- the petitioners outside of every grocery store in San Diego collecting...
Read More ...
-
Barrio Logan Referendum Signatures Captured With Lies
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
October 22, 2013
Today the UT San Diego reports that the Barrio Logan community plan referendum will turn in 52,000...
Read More ...
-
The Facts: Climate Change in San Diego
(Climate Justice)
October 14, 2013
We all have questions about climate change, especially regarding what's happening here in San Diego....
Read More ...
-
The Truth About the Barrio Logan Community Plan Update
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
October 14, 2013
Read More ...
-
Healthy Homes Kits Save Energy, Money and the Environment
(Healthy Kids)
October 9, 2013
What makes a healthy home in San Diego? Our team would tell you reducing energy costs and making...
Read More ...
-
Pest Control for Toxic-Free Homes
(Healthy Kids)
October 4, 2013
Although we use pesticides to get rid of unwelcome home guests, they are toxic to both the...
Read More ...
-
Alternative 1 Approved: A New Future For Barrio Logan
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
September 19, 2013
Tuesday, September 17, 2013: A day to be remembered in San Diego history as the day Barrio Logan...
Read More ...
-
A Better Barrio: Railroads and Houses, Jobs and Luxury
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
September 13, 2013
"The Better Barrio" – A three-part blog series highlighting a time when Logan Heights flourished and...
Read More ...
-
A Better Barrio: Local Entertainment at the Coronet Theater
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
September 11, 2013
"The Better Barrio" – A three-part blog series highlighting a time when Logan Heights flourished and...
Read More ...
-
Inside Barrio Logan's Community Plan Update
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
September 9, 2013
Below is a powerful email we received from a community member, shedding new light on the two...
Read More ...
-
Toxic-Free Classrooms
(Healthy Kids)
September 6, 2013
Parents, back to school is here --that means summer is coming to an end! Now is the time for your...
Read More ...
-
A Better Barrio: The legend, Helen, and the Neighborhood House
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
September 5, 2013
"The Better Barrio" – A three-part blog series highlighting a time when Logan Heights flourished and...
Read More ...
-
Plan Aims to Fix Unhealthy Mix in Barrio Logan
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
August 23, 2013
EHC recently wrote a piece on why Barrio Logan needs Alternative 1 to restore the neighborhood to...
Read More ...
-
Climate Change in San Diego – “We’re going to need a bigger boat.”
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
August 13, 2013
"When I travel with my kids, I tell them they're seeing things I don't expect they'll see again in...
Read More ...
-
What is Alternative 1?
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
August 12, 2013
You have probably heard of Alternative 1, but what exactly is it? What does it mean for Barrio...
Read More ...
-
Does my salsa have lead in it?
(Healthy Kids)
July 24, 2013
The answer may be yes. A recent study revealed four popular brands of salsa contain unsafe levels...
Read More ...
-
EHC asks for a greener future after SONGS
(Climate Justice)
July 19, 2013
On Monday, July 15, EHC's Green Energy/Green Jobs staff and community members made the trek to Los...
Read More ...
-
Barrio Logan: Officially a Toxic Hot Spot
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
July 19, 2013
EHC has been working in Barrio Logan for decades to reduce toxic pollution and improve livability...
Read More ...
-
Summer is Here: Tips for a Lead-Safe Play Area
(Healthy Kids)
July 9, 2013
As the days get warmer, your kids and your inner child will head outside to enjoy the outdoors! Do...
Read More ...
-
Poll Reveals: Latino Communities see Solar Energy as High Priority
(Climate Justice)
July 1, 2013
The results are in: Solar matters!
On Thursday, poll results were finalized by the William C....
Read More ...
-
Comunidad pide a CONAGUA proteger ecosistema del Arroyo Alamar
(Border Environmental Justice)
June 24, 2013
El pasado 31 de mayo EHC, grupos ambientalistas y residentes de las colonias Chilpancingo y 10 de...
Read More ...
-
Prevent Household Mold with Natural Cleaners!
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
February 13, 2013
Our final post for May's Allergy Awareness Month features tips on how to prevent household mold...
Read More ...
-
Silvia’s Real Asthma Story: Awareness of My Son’s Asthma Triggers Are the Key
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
May 6, 2013
This story was originally published at blog.livingwithasthma.net on May 6, 2013.
Silvia León shared her...
Read More ...
-
City Heights Bike Lane Goes Green
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
May 17, 2013
Brand new green bicycle lane installed in City Heights on 54th and University Ave.
The Active...
Read More ...
-
Protect Your Children from Asthma and Allergy Triggers
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
March 11, 2013
Part 2/2 in Protecting Your Child From Common Asthma Triggers
Reducing allergens and irritants that...
Read More ...
-
A Healthy Kids Victory Awards 2013
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
May 6, 2013
2013 Awards Celebration: A Healthy Kids Victory a Resounding Success
In 2013, we honored five...
Read More ...
-
Spring is in the Air - Household Chemicals Shouldn't Be
(Healthy Kids)
May 1, 2013
Ten Ways to Be Toxic Free and Energy Efficient: The Spring Cleaning Edition
May is here and Spring is...
Read More ...
-
Mesa Técnica
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
April 17, 2013
MESA TÉCNICA
Abril 2013
¿Cómo es que algo con un nombre tan frío como "mesa técnica" es tan...
Read More ...
-
Protecting Your Child From Asthma Attacks
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
March 11, 2013
Part 1/2 in Protecting Your Child From Common Asthma Triggers
If you have a child with asthma, you are...
Read More ...
-
EHC's Port Priorities: Diversity, Profficiency, Experience in Our Commissioners
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
March 13, 2013
Ensuring the San Diego Port Commission reflects the whole community is vital to having a "Port for...
Read More ...
-
Let’s Fix San Diego’s Whack-A-Mole Energy Policy
(Climate Justice)
March 7, 2013
Originally published in the UT San Diego, February 8, 2013.
In early February, we watched the...
Read More ...
-
Healthy Kids Helps 79 Families Test Children for Lead Poisoning
(Healthy Kids)
March 6, 2013
On February 26, 2013, EHC, the San Diego Housing Commission and La Maestra Health Center hosted a...
Read More ...
-
Decades of Damage Come to an End
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
February 26, 2013
February's implosion of the South Bay Power Plant was a cause for great celebration. South Bay...
Read More ...
-
Top 10 Ways to Poison Proof Your Home
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
February 25, 2013
Top 10 Ways to Poison-Proof your Home
Keep the 24/7, free poison center helpline on you at all...
Read More ...
-
On the Front Lines of Climate Change
(Climate Justice)
February 13, 2013
Low-income communities of color have long been on the front lines of pollution and dirty energy,...
Read More ...
-
National City: Make a Community Vision Become Reality
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
February 6, 2013
A Community Vision
Tweet This
@HDatFinance HD, please tell #DOF to approve bond Westside Infill...
Read More ...
-
EHC Scores Air Quality Victories in 2012
(Blog for Environmental Justice)
January 10, 2013
Originally published in the Equal Voice Newspaper on January 9, 2013
More parks and open space for...
Read More ...
-
Support Sid Voorakkara and Rafael Castellanos for Port Commission
(Leadership Development)
January 7, 2013
The San Diego City Council will be choosing two new City appointed members to the San Diego Port...
Read More ...
-
Tips to Plug Into Energy Savings This Winter
(Healthy Kids)
December 20, 2012
Winter is officially here, so we should be pro-active in reducing energy use before we turn our...
Read More ...
-
CALENDARIO 2013
(Border Environmental Justice)
December 13, 2012
Calendario del Grupo de Jóvenes del Colectivo Chilpancingo Pro Justicia Ambiental.
Incluye juego...
Read More ...
-
SDG&E – Keep Your Plastic Bag of Tricks - Give Me Rooftop Solar
(Climate Justice)
October 8, 2012
One recent workday when I had to drive to work instead of taking the bus, I found myself, not...
Read More ...
-
The Road to Energy Independence Runs through San Diego's Low-Income Neighborhoods
(Climate Justice)
November 8, 2012
I live in a condo in La Jolla and see solar installations sprinkled around my neighborhood. That's a...
Read More ...
-
We Are the Margin of Victory in This Election
(Leadership Development)
November 5, 2012
We’ve said time and time again, and I’m sure you’ve heard from everyone else, that this election...
Read More ...
-
Tips for a Successful Election Day
(Leadership Development)
October 29, 2012
Election day is Tuesday, November 6. EHC is out working hard to get our communities out to vote....
Read More ...
-
Poll Shows San Diego’s Latino Voters Hold High Regard for the Environment
(Leadership Development)
October 24, 2012
After digging into recent statewide polling from the California League of ConservationVoters...
Read More ...
-
George McGovern - A Leader We Should all Remember
(Leadership Development)
October 22, 2012
Yesterday, former presidential candidate and Senator, George McGovern died at the age of 90....
Read More ...
-
Know Your Voting Rights for the Upcoming Election
(Leadership Development)
October 15, 2012
Did you know that the last day to register to vote is October 22? Or, that you don’t have to have...
Read More ...
-
Watch Out for Lead-Contaminated Candy
(Healthy Kids)
September 28, 2012
As part of our Healthy Kids Campaign, EHC won passage of the first state law to ban the sale of...
Read More ...
-
Free Blood Lead Testing for Children on October 25
(Healthy Kids)
September 28, 2012
EHC and the San Diego Housing Commission offer free blood-lead testing to help ensure your...
Read More ...
-
Fandango: Music as a Medium to Save Arroyo Alamar
(Border Environmental Justice)
September 6, 2012
On September 1st, Environmental Health Coalition, Colectivo Chilpancingo and RECIMEC met at the...
Read More ...
-
EHC Rallies for Solar For All
(Climate Justice)
August 21, 2012
Our own Nicole Capretz said it well when she tweeted from the state capitol: "Maria Martinez de ...
Read More ...
-
Photo Glimpse into Border 2020
(Border Environmental Justice)
August 19, 2012
Today our Executive Director Diane Takvorian joined U.S. Environmental Protection Agency...
Read More ...
-
Survey: What should be the future for Arroyo Alamar?
(Border Environmental Justice)
August 18, 2012
Click here to respond in English
Loading...
...
Read More ...
-
A Clean Bay Victory 2012
(Toxic-Free Neighborhoods)
July 25, 2012
Hundreds of environmental supporters joined A Clean Bay Victory celebration on May 22
In the...
Read More ...
-
Alamar Sustentable
(Border Environmental Justice)
July 16, 2012
ALAMAR SUSTENTABLE on...
Read More ...
-
More families to get lead testing
(Healthy Kids)
June 20, 2012
A World War II-era Linda Vista home being remediated for lead-based paint was the backdrop today...
Read More ...
-
Triptico Arroyo Alamar / Alamar Sustainable
(Border Environmental Justice)
June 4, 2012
Open publication - Free publishing - More alamar
Open publication - Free publishing - More...
Read More ...